Memphis Rejects DOJ Consent Decree Despite Police Misconduct Findings
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A Department of Justice investigation into the Memphis Police Department, initiated after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, has uncovered systemic issues including excessive force and racial discrimination. The report highlights unconstitutional practices, such as officers using force on restrained individuals and disproportionately targeting Black residents. The city of Memphis has resisted federal oversight until it can review the findings. The investigation follows similar probes in other cities and has led to criminal charges against officers involved in Nichols' death.
- Justice Department and the city of Memphis to address results of scathing police investigation CNN
- DOJ investigation finds Memphis police routinely discriminate, violate civil rights Commercial Appeal
- Memphis Police Used Excessive Force and Discriminated Against Black Residents, Justice Dept. Finds The New York Times
- ‘A rush to judgment’: Memphis won’t enter agreement with DOJ Daily Memphian
- City’s attorney says Memphis won’t enter consent decree with DOJ over police reform WREG NewsChannel 3
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